Question: DigiPlex Computers makes computers in Michigan. It sells its computers to Magna Sales, a wholesaler in Iowa, with no restrictions or requirements regarding where Magna
DigiPlex Computers makes computers in Michigan. It sells its computers to Magna Sales, a wholesaler in Iowa, with no restrictions or requirements regarding where Magna may resell the computers. Magna resells to stores in Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. Jackie buys a DigiPlex computer from a store in Iowa, and it explodes in her Iowa home, injuring Jackie. (A) Jackie could not sue DigiPlex in Iowa for her injury, because DigiPlex did not require Magna to resell its computers in Iowa. (B) Jackie could sue DigiPlex in Iowa only if Magna informed DigiPlex that it was reselling DigiPlex computers in Iowa. (C) Jackie would have to sue DigiPlex in Michigan, since the negligent act that caused the explosion must have taken place there during manufacture. (D) Jackie may sue DigiPlex in Iowa for her injury based on the minimum contacts theory of International Shoe
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